Politics & Government

Politics & Government

Rudy Giuliani's Role In Trump Ukraine Call

5:58pm September 23, 2019

by Ryan Lucas

President Trump's personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, met with an adviser to the Ukrainian president to urge Kiev to investigate Hunter Biden. Is this sort of pressure proper, improper or illegal?

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Trump Continues To Answer Questions About Conversation With Ukraine's President

5:58pm September 23, 2019

President Trump's story about his discussions about asking Ukrainian authorities to investigate Joe Biden's son has shifted. Now, more House Democrats are raising the prospect of impeachment again.

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Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., joins activists asking for impeachment of President Trump on Capitol Hill on Monday.

Trump And The Ukraine Call — What Happened And What's Next?

5:40pm September 23, 2019

by Philip Ewing

In a fight to frame the political conflict, President Trump alleges former Vice President Joe Biden and his son are "corrupt." Opponents point to the president's own phone call.

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, seen in March, issued a statement Monday at the United Nations General Assembly stating that abortion is not an international human right.

At U.N., Trump Administration Professes 'No International Right To An Abortion'

5:33pm September 23, 2019

by Sarah McCammon

The administration called on other nations to oppose efforts to promote access to abortion. Dozens of other countries signed a competing statement supporting sexual and reproductive health care.

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The Bidens And Ukraine, Explained

5:07pm September 23, 2019

by Greg Myre

President Trump is responding to questions about a call he had with Ukraine's president by trying to push the spotlight onto former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter. Here's the backstory.

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Joe Kennedy's Campaign To Oust Sen. Markey Shows Generational Divide Among Democrats

4:14pm September 23, 2019

by Anthony Brooks

The only member of the Kennedy political dynasty in Congress has decided to challenge a sitting Democratic senator for his seat. The race exposes generational divides within the party.

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Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, speaks with reporters about a whistleblower complaint on Thursday.

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Democrats Intensify Calls For Potential Impeachment Over Whistleblower Complaint

1:33pm September 23, 2019

by Jenny Gathright

Meanwhile, President Trump and his allies say he has committed no wrongdoing in his communications with the leader of Ukraine.

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No Plan B: A Different Government Shutdown

1:11pm September 23, 2019

Climate activists are about to royally mess up Washingtonians' commutes.

Greenpeace Protests Outside DNC Headquarters Urging The Party To Hold A Climate Change Debate

No Plan B: The Climate-Conscious Voter

1:11pm September 23, 2019

As temperatures rise, voters are making the climate a central issue in this presidential campaign.

President Trump speaks before the U.N. General Assembly on Sept. 25, 2018. He'll address the assembly for the third time this week amid concerns about the role of U.S. leadership in the world.

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Trump Returns To The U.N. This Week Facing Growing Unease About U.S. Leadership

11:49am September 23, 2019

by Franco Ordoñez

A year ago, President Trump was laughed at during his address to the U.N. General Assembly. This year, he'll face an audience of world leaders increasingly unclear about America's role in the world.